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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
5
The city council adopted a revised light and power rate schedule to take effect after publication. The changes lower costs across schedules for electric light, power, cooking, and residential options with minimum monthly charges and a 10 percent discount for timely water bill payment.
Matthew Kempkes, brother of T Kempkes, returns to his Old Home Town after 33 years abroad. He served 21 years in the Navy and nine years in the Reserve, totaling 30 years of service. He recalls Yokohama during a years long career and plans to settle where he may find work after retirement.
The children thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their father A Kroseman. Gratitude extends to the minister for words spoken and to those who sent floral offerings.
Mr Merle Staley manager of the Marion County National Reemployment Office will visit the City Office at Pella on Thursday July 19 1934 to take new applications and register those seeking employment on public works multiple projects are planned in the county and Staley aims to prepare Pella cards so applicants receive equal consideration
Congratulations to Joe Vander Keift Gerrit Brand Homer Van der Zyl and J A Van Haaften for winning the Simco essay contest which closed July 1 Each winner will receive a five dollar coupon book usable for oil and gasoline at any Simco station The Iowa giveaway totaled 150 in coupon books Charles Dykhuis manages the local station.
Marion county Republicans closed their Knoxville convention June 30 with electing Judge W G Van der Ploeg as chairman for two years and naming a new secretary Simons. The gathering expressed optimism about restoring Iowa to the Republican ranks and planned an August 2 meeting and banquet with speakers from state headquarters. tickets cost 50 cents in Pella and some are at George Ver Steeg.
Y T van Niewa aal and family express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and the city fire department for helping extinguish last Friday's house fire. The note conveys deep appreciation and gratitude beyond words.
A major blaze at Y. T. Van Niewaal residence on South street last Friday caused $3,000 to $4,000 in losses to structure and contents. The family was away in Columbia. fire officials battled two hours, forcing entry and saving little in the upper floor as much of the house burned. The home and belongings were insured. relatives stay with neighbors during repairs.
Firefighters were called to 508 Jefferson Street shortly before noon Sunday to tackle a basement blaze at Theo Le Cocq’s home. The fire, caused by coal slack that had been moistened with water, burned in a bin and a pile, with little damage overall. Le Cocq, who fought the flames before the department’s arrival, noted that adding water seemed to fuel the fire.
The pastor at Second Reformed Church begins a new sermon series titled Some People We Have Known and Know. First sermon: The Bad Son of a Good Father. Other topics include The Good Son of a Bad Father and The Good Father of a Bad Son. A farewell service for Miss Leona Vander Linden precedes her Aug. 4 departure for China after two years’ furlough.
Monday evening a group of locals traveling in J. H. Shinns car returning from Knoxville to see the Burlington route’s new streamlined train had a tire blow on Amsterdam hill. The car turned over into a ditch damaging the vehicle and injuring all aboard. Shinn sustained a bruised shoulder a leg injury. Mrs Shinn injured back and fractured ribs. Mrs B A Robinson hurt back. Marion Wynia broken shoulder. Mrs Wynia cuts and bruises. Surgical aid given and the severely injured cared for at home.
J F Dykstra ends 30 year tenure with Vander Meulen Co hardware firm. He sold his interest to J H De Vries and H J Boland and may retire to a quieter life. He began with Vander Meulen at 17 and helped run the business since its 30 year partnership change. The community hopes his absence does not prompt his departure from Pella.
John Van Genderen and John Breuklander cleared a well in the lot between Van de Meide and Sam De Cook where a massive 16 foot root from a poplar tree was removed. The roots weighed about 75 pounds and were likely ten years in the well though the water was not polluted. The well had been going dry prompting the cleaning.
Dick Den Adel, local clothier and men s furnisher, credits Chronicle advertising for a successful sale event. Saturday drew a steady crowd all day until closing, with unusually good bargains snapped up. The ad notes the sale continues for a few days longer.
Alexander Kruseman age 71 died Friday morning at 10 at his home 607 East Second Street after a two day illness and years of declining health. Funeral at home and First Reformed church followed by interment in Black Oak Center cemetery. He was born in Holland April 24 1863 came to the United States at 19 and farmed five miles east of town then on the farm now by his son William Kruseman. Survived by nine children ten grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. his wife Wilhelmina Breuklander preceded him nine years ago.
The Star Oil Company of Pella expresses appreciation for the prompt and efficient settlement of its one fire loss. Local agent E Holle represented the company and is noted along with P. W. Steenhoek A. T. Vermeer and T. R. Van Heukelom.
Obituary from Pella Iowa honoring Mrs. R Vander Ploeg born January 11 1851 died July 10 1934 aged 83 years 6 months 29 days. Survived by seven children fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren with funeral July 18 at 10 am at home officiated by Rev Ralph Nordlund and Rev Albert Vander Ploeg. Interment Graceland cemetery.
The Pella Municipal Band presents a Saturday concert featuring March The Live Wire March Fox Trot March Along Together Overture The Royal Legend Fox Trot A Thousand Good Nights Suite In A Spanish Village Pizzicato Polka Fox Trot Wagon Wheels Cornet Trio Three Kings Morceau de Concert The Capricious Butterfly Fox Trot Ive Had My Moments Overture Cavalcade March Men of Metal.
Dr Carl Aschenbrenner, M D, announces returning to practice in Pella resume after time away. He expects to resume at his office in July and invites patients to schedule appointments.
Alec Francis, 65, old time film actor, died after a brief illness Friday. Rita Elaine Harris, 6, died in Atlantic Iowa from dengue after a mosquito bite. Cedar county farmers Lenker and Moore begin three year terms for involvement in the 1931 cow war. Roosevelt plans to replace the NRA with regulated self government for industry. San Francisco police place machine guns and bayonets on the waterfront amid unrest.
The G. T. A. Society of the Ist Reformed Church presents a play on Tuesday July 17 at 8 pm with a preceding program and a social after. Ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee will be served. Everyone invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment and fellowship.
A powerful storm battered central Iowa with 30 mph winds and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Prairie City and nearby towns suffered downed trees, blocked roads, and shattered barns. At Nashua a cemetery office and shed were destroyed by lightning and fire, with losses around 1000 dollars. The Cooper farm near Prairie City endured major destruction including a collapsed silo, a ruined barn, and the death of two hogs. Several towers and poles failed, two electric light towers snapped, and Des Moines area streets flooded. Weather stations logged up to two inches of rain in places, windmills toppled, and damage extended to Valley Junction, Newton, and surrounding farms.
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